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Klickitat County, Washington
Klickitat County, Washington. Klickitat County had 24,331 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 13 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 53039.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,331
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,735 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,411
Median household income
$71,042
±$4,287 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$425,300
±$28,075 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,105
±$258 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Klickitat County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,735 residents in Klickitat County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,331 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,411 over 1,872 square miles of land.
| Measure | Klickitat County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,411 | 7,816,116 | +1,690 |
| Households | 9,872±221 | 3,064,820 | +995 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.05 | 2.50 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 10,945±43 | 3,306,620 | +521 |
Klickitat County's population since 2000
From 19,161 in 2000 to 24,331 in 2025: up 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Klickitat County?
Klickitat County holds 13 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Goldendale with 3,528 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Goldendale | 3,453 | $39,783 |
|---|---|---|
| White Salmon | 2,485 | $72,923 |
| Dallesport | 1,328 | $71,707 |
| Bingen | 778 | $73,833 |
| Trout LakeGEOID 5372450 | 672 | $85,000 |
| LyleGEOID 5340735 | 518 | not published |
| Wishram | 366 | $42,188 |
| KlickitatGEOID 5336115 | 320 | $63,646 |
| Glenwood | 179 | $69,000 |
| RooseveltGEOID 5359705 | 152 | $52,188 |
| CentervilleGEOID 5311090 | 94 | not published |
| BickletonGEOID 5305980 | 92 | $85,625 |
| MaryhillGEOID 5343885 | 55 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Klickitat County?
The median resident of Klickitat County is 46.8 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.2%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Klickitat County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±0.8 | 38.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±0.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.2% | 14.4% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.8%±0.9 pts | 63.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0%±1.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±1.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±1.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±2.8 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±2.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Klickitat County earn?
Half of Klickitat County's 9,872 households earn less than $71,042 a year (±$4,287), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $68,639 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Klickitat County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,042±$4,287 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,802±$7,341 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,542±$3,411 | $53,744 | +$5,211 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±2.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9%±5.9 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±2.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±2.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Klickitat County?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Klickitat County's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,300 by its owner (±$28,075). The median renter pays $1,105 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Klickitat County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $425,300±$28,075 | $564,600 | +$104,089 |
| Median gross rent | $1,105±$258 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±9.8 pts | 40.1% | −13.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,802±$181 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | +8.7 pts |
| Housing units | 10,945±43 | 3,306,620 | +521 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4%±3.2 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.5%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.9%±2.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Klickitat County building?
Builders took permits for 102 new housing units across Klickitat County in 2025 (96 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Klickitat County get to work?
65.6% of Klickitat County's workers drive alone and 17.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Klickitat County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.3%±2.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6%±4.5 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3%±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.7%±3.2 pts | 19.8% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±2.1 | 26.6 min | +4.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Klickitat County's census tracts?
Klickitat County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,444 (Tract 9501.03) to $94,476 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 9501.0153039950101 | 1,591±244 | $74,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0253039950102 | 3,952±522 | $80,164 |
| Tract 9501.0353039950103 | 3,963±532 | $49,444 |
| Tract 950253039950200 | 4,748±464 | $61,893 |
| Tract 9503.0153039950301 | 3,343±286 | $94,476 |
| Tract 9503.0253039950302 | 5,814±617 | $87,765 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Klickitat County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 39 |
| Median household income | 27th of 39 |
| Median home value | 16th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 39 |
| Median age | 13th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Klickitat County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.